MHA: Yellow Flash of U.A

Chapter 8

Ryo stood in the dimly lit room, shadows flickering on the walls, casting long, dark shapes around him and Mina. The atmosphere felt tense and charged, a fitting backdrop for the role they were assigned in the exercise: villains. Ryo's loud eyes sharpened scanning every corner, taking in the details with a calculating intensity. His mind worked swiftly, formulating strategies, analyzing potential moves, and counter-moves. Mina watched him, her posture relaxed but alert, leaning casually against the wall with a mischievous grin playing on her lips.

"Alright," she said with a playful tone, "we're the bad guys now. I kinda like it."

Ryo returned her grin, though his expression held a sharper edge. "Think like villains, act like villains," he replied, his voice low and measured. "We need to be cunning, unpredictable... maybe a little ruthless."

Mina chuckled, the gleam in her eyes betraying her excitement. "So, what's the plan, 'Mastermind'?"

Ryo's grin widened, and he leaned closer, his voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper. "First, we need to analyze our opponents. Todoroki's Quirk is half-cold, half-hot. He uses ice to freeze large areas, and his fire can burn just as fiercely, but he favors ice. That gives him range, which makes him dangerous in open spaces."

Mina raised her eyebrows, genuinely surprised by his deep tactical insight. "You've really thought this through," she remarked, impressed.

Ryo nodded, moving on. "We also can't underestimate Shoji. His Dupli-Arms Quirk gives him enhanced senses—he can see, hear, and feel things we can't. He'll be scouting for us, trying to find out where we are and what traps we've set."

Mina's expression grew serious, understanding the challenge they faced. "So, what's our angle?" she asked.

"We play on their expectations," Ryo explained. "Shoji will expect us to hide the bomb on the top or bottom floor, so we'll put it in the middle—a place they won't expect. It's unpredictable. We create false leads, fake traps, and set up obstacles to confuse them."

He pointed to several key areas on a hastily sketched map of the building, his finger moving with precision. "We'll use your acid to create slippery floors and barriers, making it harder for them to advance. Meanwhile, I'll use my Thunder Step to move quickly, set traps, and create distractions."

Mina's grin widened. "And if they get too close?" she asked, clearly enjoying their game plan.

"We go on the offensive," Ryo replied. "Use their hesitation against them. They think we're just defending, but if we turn the tables and act aggressively, it might throw them off balance."
With their plan set, they moved into action, setting up defenses throughout the building. Ryo moved swiftly, using his Thunder Step to teleport to key points, placing kunai marked with chakra around the building—each one a potential teleport point, allowing him to strike from anywhere.

"These points will let me strike from anywhere," Ryo explained as he placed another kunai. "I can keep them guessing about where I'll appear next."

Mina went to work spreading her acid across the floors and walls at strategic points, creating slick surfaces and intimidating barriers. "They'll be too busy watching their feet to notice us sneaking up on them," she laughed.

"Exactly," Ryo agreed. "And if they try to freeze the whole building... we'll be ready for that."
They shared a confident nod, each understanding their role perfectly in this intricate game of strategy and deception.

Outside, Todoroki and Shoji stood together, discussing their own strategy. Todoroki's expression was focused, his eyes sharp. "I'll start with a massive ice attack to freeze the interior. We'll immobilize them and limit their movement," he decided.

Shoji nodded, his multiple arms extending as he prepared to use his sensory abilities. "I'll use my extended limbs to sense their movements. Let's go."

The temperature inside the building plummeted as Todoroki unleashed his ice, spreading a thick frost rapidly across the walls and floors. The air grew cold, and Ryo and Mina felt the temperature drop around them.

Mina whispered, "Here it comes... just like you predicted."

Ryo remained calm. "Time to counter," he said.With a swift movement, he teleported to several key points, sending powerful bursts of lightning through the encroaching ice, causing it to crack and shatter. Mina followed up, spraying her acid onto the frozen surfaces, melting the ice back down to water.

"Nice try," she taunted into the cold air, her voice echoing through the halls. "But ice won't hold us!"

Todoroki paused, assessing the situation. "They're more prepared than I thought," he murmured, his breath visible in the chilled air. "We'll need to change tactics."

Ryo and Mina continued their cat-and-mouse game, taunting and tricking Team B with quick movements and clever traps. Their voices bounced off the walls, creating an eerie, unsettling effect.

"Come on, heroes!" Ryo's shout echoed down the hall, filled with a mocking challenge. "What's taking so long? Scared?"

Mina's voice joined his, equally playful yet taunting. "Maybe they don't like acid baths!"
The taunts seemed to work; Shoji's extended arms tensed up, sensing movement in multiple directions, creating confusion.

"They're trying to get into our heads," Shoji muttered. "Stay sharp."

"We need to flush them out," Todoroki responded, his tone focused. "Force them into the open." The two of them moved cautiously through the building, carefully navigating around the traps that Ryo and Mina had laid. Each step was deliberate, each movement calculated. Ryo watched them from the shadows, observing their progress. He sensed that Todoroki was growing impatient.

"Time to step it up," Ryo whispered. He teleported again, creating a series of afterimages with his speed. Mina, seeing her cue, splashed acid to control the flow of movement, her actions perfectly synchronized with Ryo's.

Their combined strategy was working, keeping their opponents guessing and off-balance. "We can't let them dictate the pace," Ryo murmured to Mina. "We need to go on the offensive!" He moved rapidly, teleporting around, creating a flurry of afterimages, while Mina continued to manipulate her acid, creating barriers and traps that funneled their opponents where they wanted them to go.

Mina's eyes were bright with excitement. "Keep moving, keep striking!" she encouraged. "Let's show them what real villains do!"

Sensing the shift in tactics, Todoroki unleashed a heat wave, melting some of the ice to create thick steam that filled the corridor, reducing visibility.

"I'll use the steam to mask our movements," Todoroki said to Shoji, who nodded, extending his limbs to feel vibrations through the misty air. 

Ryo and Mina were ready. "Let's finish this," Ryo said, determination sharpening his tone. Mina threw a large glob of acid at Todoroki's feet, forcing him to jump back. Ryo seized the opportunity, teleporting directly above Todoroki, aiming a lightning-infused kick. Todoroki countered with a wall of ice, but Mina's acid corroded part of the ice shield Todoroki attempted to raise, creating a critical opening.

Ryo capitalized on the moment, landing a powerful blow that pushed Todoroki back, throwing him into the wall behind him. At the same time, Shoji moved to intercept, but Mina quickly responded, throwing more acid toward him, forcing him to dodge.

Suddenly, All Might's voice boomed over the intercom, filled with his characteristic energy.
"Time's up! Team E wins!"

A triumphant smile spread across Ryo's face, and he turned to Mina, who returned his grin with equal enthusiasm. They shared a high-five, both exhilarated by their victory. "Looks like we make pretty good villains," Ryo remarked, still catching his breath.

Mina laughed, her eyes sparkling. "Maybe we're too good at it."

The other students gathered around, buzzing with excitement and chatter. All Might stepped forward, his expression serious yet encouraging.

"You all did well today," he began. "But remember, the path to becoming a true hero is filled with unexpected challenges. Your next challenge will be even more intense. Be ready." The room fell silent, the weight of his words hanging in the air. Ryo glanced at Mina, feeling the thrill of victory but also the anticipation of what lay ahead.